In a two-hour phone call on Monday, President Trump and President Putin discussed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with Trump stating that Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" begin ceasefire negotiations. While both leaders described the conversation as "very good," Putin did not commit to an immediate ceasefire, emphasizing the need for compromises from both sides. Trump also mentioned that the Vatican expressed interest in hosting the negotiations. This call follows recent direct talks in Istanbul, which ended without a ceasefire agreement, and comes amid continued Russian military actions in Ukraine.